Town of Kensington

Planning Board Minutes

May 19, 2009

Approved June 16, 2009

In Attendance:  Chair Joan Whitney, Bob Solomon, Theresa Wojcukiewicz, Richard Powers, Selectmen’s Representative and Dylan Smith, RPC Circuit Rider.  Peter Merrill joined the Board at 8:04 pm and Vice Chair M. Schwotzer at 8:10 pm.  Meeting called to order at 7:40 pm.

Election of Officers:  Chairman and Vice-Chairman – Peter Merrill moved that M. Schwotzer be appointed as Chairman and Theresa Wojcukiewicz as Vice Chair, seconded by Bob Solomon with all in favor.

Approval of March 17 & April 21, 2009 minutes – Peter Merrill moved to approve the minutes of March 17, 2009 as presented, seconded by Theresa Wojcukiewicz with Solomon, Merrill and Wojcukiewicz voting in favor.  M. Schwotzer and Joan Whitney recused from the vote.  M. Schwotzer moved to approve the minutes of April 21, 2009 as presented, seconded by Peter Merrill with Whitney, Schwotzer, Solomon and Merrill voting in favor.  Theresa Wojcukiewicz recused from the vote.

Driveway permits – Road Manager – None

NEW BUSINESS: 

Conditions – Imposing time limits – Discussion regarding adding time limits to the Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Regulations.  Dylan Smith explained that RSA 674:39 allows for a 4 year exemption for changes to the zoning ordinance, but he will look into what can be added to the zoning regulations.  Joan Whitney also suggested they require that conditions be placed on the recorded plans.

Correspondence – Bunnells – The Board reviewed the letter and agreed that per Christian Smith’s report the materials had been removed in compliance with the Board’s time frame of approximately 30 days, thus sanctions are not required.  Denise will prepare a letter of response for the Chair to sign.

OLD BUSINESS:

Discussion of Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Regulations – Dylan Smith recommended reviewing the Master Plan as it has been almost ten years since the last edition.  He felt several chapters could be updated as well as data tables.  He suggested the Board do a chapter a month.

Open Space Ordinance – tabled

OTHER BUSINESS:

Amend Chapter III, Article 3.5, to offer an ILC (Irrevocable Letter of Credit) rather than a bond – Board members agreed to review Town Counsel’s suggestions.  Dylan Smith will also review and discuss at the next meeting.

Next Meeting will be June 16, 2009.  Peter Merrill informed that Board that he would not be able to attend.

Any other business properly brought before the board.

Steve Wilson had relayed that he no longer could serve on the Board on a regular basis.  He offered to resign or take an alternate position, thus allowing an alternate to step up.  The members agreed to have him remain a full member at this time and attend when he is able.

Water testing – Discussion regarding establishing a base of potable water.

South Road Business – The Building Inspector has expressed concerns with weight on the second floor and the Fire Chief has expressed concerns about fire safety.  The members agreed to ask the owners to meet with them at their next meeting to confirm compliance with the approved Site Plan.  Denise will send a letter.

Peter Merrill moved to adjourn at 9:12 pm seconded by Joan Whitney with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

 Denise Gregson

Administrative Assistant